New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-10
A PETROLEUM KING.
COUNTERFEIT PICTURES OF ROYALTY-THE
LONG BRIDGE.

BEaLS, June ga few days ago, In public hospital
of Vienna poor and alone, died the only son OF man
who, few decades back. was called the petroleum
King" In his Gacian home and the founder OF one
Of the colossal Industries 10 modern times the re-
nning of oil This man-hs mama was Adolph schreiner
shared OF the majority OF inventors and bene
factors of mankind He increased the worlds wealth by
millions enriched thousands laid the foundation for I'M
uense fortunes but remained povertyssricken man.
Tho petroleum industry In the United states dafes from
the fftiss first sale Of American oil taking place In
1854, but Abraham Schrener. By documents In the
archives OF Vienna, produced Illuminating oil as early "a
1853 He owned piece OF land in Boryslaw where, In
an opening tho earth. he found black tarke sub
stance the peasants had used from time mmemo-
rial TO heal wounds and grease their wagon wheels.
got idea that the fluid In the clay might be
employed IA other ways. He kneaded ball from tho
slime stuck wick into it. and 1t burned brightly with
red fame until the substance was exhausted This
was tho first petroleum lamp. Later schreiner
heard something OF distllatOn and determined
to try few experiments. He purchased
hugo kettle and transformed ii into distling appara-
we'll possible filed IL with the black earth and
placed upon the fro TO accomplish the distlaton But
that happened rapidly than he wished The petro
leum exploded, the kettle broken into thousand
pieces and Schrener's body covered with scars.
Hardly recovered from his wounds he began his export
again with proper apparatus into the secrets OF
which apothecary had introduced hir Here he was
crowned with better He gained product which
resembled q strongly smelling oil, and petroleum was
found He filed bottle and sold 1t to druggist In
Dropobyez That in the year 1853 schreiner was,
therefore, not only dscoverer Of petroleum, but tho
first who introduced IL into commerce The first pur-
chaser OF the fluid In quantities the apotheoary
Mkolasch IN Lemberg. The latter. who acquired the
first 100 pounds for fifteen FORMS refined the oil until
he succeeded making comparatively clear and COL
orless accordingly the prime oil refner. In the
year the Kaiser Ferdinand Rail way Company pur
chased 5000 pounds 100 guldens per 1OO to use IN
lighting their signal lamps Encouraged. schreiner en-
isrgcd his factory and began the production OK oil in
great quantities In 1886 he bored the first oil well In
Gaici He then erected his refinery and dstillery In
1866 the entire works burned to the ground But
he completed them anew, hoping for better luck He
had hardly started his motor when the flames again
robbed treasure and this time beyond restora
ton His youthful energy had deserted him now that
gray hairs feeble health and age had como He tried to
drown his misery In drink and died in great poverty
leaving his SON nothing, document
which stated that Abraham schreiner was tho first man
to discover petroleum illuminating purposes and in
troduce IL into trade.
Adolph Scnrciner, the son OF tho former petroleum
king from whom the world hoped great things went to
ruiz as a small merchant In Lemberg. proceeded to
Vienna where he travelled from house to house selling
matches At last he died, already stated, In public
institution, mourned by nobody, and followed TO tho
grave by none Of his kin or name.
Ine lnEeutNe genius W tno
respecting Hohenxoon family Is really admirable
Hardly day goes by that the shop windows do not
combinations which are eagerly bought by the
patriotic people No photographs sell we those Of
the imperial family Tho Kaisers pictures especially.
In bers and in quantities
all Europe, Asa, Africa aud America These Of
genuine a rule. only the heads are while
the bodies and In general from other
people the product of fertile artistic fancy Great
artists however, follow this same plan where their sub
jects are impatient lack time for extra sittings
Anton Werner, in his celebrated Bismarck portrait
representing tho Chancellor resting his hand upon
a bundle of papers employed the porter OF the Art
Academy whom he clothed in the uniform OF the
sier regiment which Bismarck This detracts
from the interest OF the picture but II Is the truth But
the photographer 90 further The enterprise Of one
brought him into court He had placed exhibition in
the show window q photograph representing tho
Emperor with HIS grsagrandson upon his knea Natur
ally the Emperor had been photographed IN this
position Tue alleged descendant of his Majesty
simply pretty child Of q Berlin policeman which closely
resembled the offspring Of Prince william rhs origna-
ed of Intentionally defrauding
public" Lat ely another of the genio appeared
in the windows howng the Emperor the historical
window with the ruler OF the fourth generation his
side. This picture has become tremendously popular
though not more genuine than It's predecessor, and for
wonder has been forbidden The latest OF all 10
picture entitled Hohenzoern Luck The grouping
purely flight of fancy, though one should add very
pretty one. Tho centre OF the group s ususl the
Emperor standing garden terrace holding with his
left har he Of Prince William, who clothed in
white. aud, leaning his head upon the monarch, en-
beavers 70 grasp tho atters Iron Cross which adorns
bis s breast sjs Tho Second Sot son s-a. on wan
nsDd stands before the Kaiser with look which
perof stands Prince william in the Hnssar snorm bend
his wife, who holds the youngest scion. August
Cns SS OF e OF Pa hs
ground Ii really charming picture and deserving Of
Its utla
Its not generally known, suppose. that the famous
portrait Of Quesn Louise the beautiful mother OF
Emperor which Is In every city IN the world Is
genuine And thereby hangs tsle Richter was ordered
by the Emperor " paint portrait Of his mother and
began once COPY from the portraits aresdy
Of astsrns His Majesty he sSsted the services OF the
mother OF officer who noted for resemblance
finished Richter presented the portrait TO the monarch
but latter. when Informed OF Its history refused
picture and incensed At tho painter for his mpu
dence In taking any model for his royal mother
But the portrait despite Its imperial fate has become the
favorite OF the folk and Is invariably among tic German
Tho days Of the historical "Long Bridge leading
Berlin to PotsdaIa numbered bridge which played
an S Of Pss N me ii the Great
cities were compelled TO pass over tho bridge and few
nsighboring palace Hero he was accustomed to
keep strict account Of his officers who tried escape
capital But he OF course, did wish to be Observed
so he placed mirror in the room, which accurately ro
evening OF which u masquerade was 10 take place In
Berlin. usual at his desk when glanclus In tho
mirror he acavary captain In the crossing
concluded At once that tne object OF his ride the
masked ball which His Majesty also Intended vs but
had forbidden his officers few hours later he also
started for Berlin and appeared In the Opera House
at the proper Tine His sharp oyo recognized tho
sinner In ths mask OF noble Venetian. and he followed
him. step by step, until he thoroughly convinced
that he had made no mistake Stepping in front Of the
culpnL aud gazing AT him with transdxing glance no
thundered MASK. know you = The officer, who im-
recognized tho tones OF his King, was |
frightened for moment He knew that heavy punish
mept, possibly dismissal would be meted out to him
But he collected himself and replied: Mask do not
know you" "Mask you are cavalry captain" With |
resolution OF despair the officer answered "Yes; butt
am here without leave OF absence lie Is a scoundrel
who bctrays me-" The King bit his lips The answer
was nexPectedly collected andimpudent But presently
no said, Upon my word IL remains secret"
The officer left the masquerade hurried to his hotel
sprang upon his horse. and gaoped back Pot sdan
On the following morning at o'clock appeared punc
ualy for duty in the Lnstgarten whittier his regiment